Criminal Minds Cast Unites in Epic Photo to Demand Fair Pay for Actors' Strike

Several cast members of Criminal Minds have joined the actors strike to advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions. Following the start of the Writers Guild of America's strike, the SAG-AFTRA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) were unable to reach an agreement, leading to a widespread work stoppage in the industry. Numerous actors, including several long-standing members of the Criminal Minds ensemble, have shown their support for the strike. Paget Brewster took to her official Twitter account to share an image of herself, along with her Criminal Minds co-stars Aisha Tyler and Kirsten Vangsness, on the picket line. Take a look at the image below:

When Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Might Be Released

: The actors ongoing strike receives support from showrunner Erica Messer as the trio unites. It is anticipated that they will resume their roles in Paramount+'s Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2, which has been temporarily postponed due to a battle for fair compensation among writers and actors in the era of streaming.

Shortly after concluding its successful 15-year stint on CBS, the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit made a comeback on the small screen with Criminal Minds: Evolution, released exclusively on Paramount+. This innovative rendition of the crime drama maintains continuity with its predecessor, while embracing a bloodier and more sinister tone. Remarkably, before the inaugural season even wrapped up its captivating 10-episode journey, Paramount+ wasted no time in renewing the show for a sophomore installment. However, due to the unfortunate WGA strike commencing in May, the production for the eagerly anticipated second season, initially scheduled for June 2023, has been indefinitely postponed.

If Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 had followed its original timeline, it would have been ready for release later in 2023, consistent with its debut year. However, the show's release now depends on when the WGA and SAG-AFTRA can reach a settlement with studios. Unfortunately, there is currently no specific timeframe for resolving these issues. In the meantime, both writers and actors are united in their request for fair wages and improved working conditions.

The overall storyline for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 appears to have already been determined. The season 1 finale effectively sets the stage for what the BAU can expect with the introduction of the Gold Star mystery. Additionally, viewers continue to hope for the return of familiar Criminal Minds actors, such as Matthew Gray Gubler and Daniel Henney, reprising their roles as Spencer Reid and Matt Simmons.

Source: Paget Brewster